Nomura announces dividend payment

In line with its dividend policy for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2010, Nomura will pay a dividend of 4 yen per share to shareholders of record as of the above date.

The dividend will be paid on June 1, 2010, as Nomura strives to pay stable dividends using a consolidated payout ratio of 30 percent as a key indicator.

"Dividend payments will be determined taking into account a comprehensive range of factors such as the tightening of Basel regulations and other changes to the regulatory environment as well as Nomura’s consolidated financial performance," said a company release.

From the fiscal year ending 31 March 2011, dividends will in principle be paid on a semi-annual basis with record dates of September 30 and March 31.